Argo “use cases” records Ref.: D7.11_V1.1 Date: 16/07/2021 Euro-Argo Research Infrastructure Sustainability and Enhancement Project (EA RISE Project) - 824131 Under EC review This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement no 824131. Call INFRADEV-03-2018-2019: Individual support to ESFRI and other world-class research infrastructures Disclaimer: This Deliverable reflects only the author’s views and the European Commission is not responsible for any use that may be made of the information contained therein. Document Reference Project Euro-Argo RISE - 824131 Deliverable number D7.11 Deliverable title Argo “use cases” records Description Argo “use cases” records: Use cases presented in a format understandable by the general public, and featured on the Euro- Argo website Work Package number WP7 Work Package title Euro-Argo RISE visibility: communication and dissemination towards user’s community Lead Institute E-A ERIC Lead authors E. EVRARD, M. BOLLARD Contributors C. GOURCUFF, S. POULIQUEN, P. ROIHA Submission date 16/07/2021 Due date [M30] - June 2021 Comments Accepted by C. GOURCUFF Document History Version Issue Date Author Comments V1.0 30/06/2021 E. Evrard & M. First draft Bollard V1.1 16/07/2021 E. Evrard Integration of WP7 partners’ comments Argo “use cases” records – D7.11_V1.1 3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Argo use cases aim at highlighting the different applications of Argo data use to promote the importance of Argo data for research and societal benefits. These use cases, covering different categories of Euro-Argo users, are targeted to the general public but also to policy-makers and funders and are presented in a format easily understandable. This deliverable explains the methodology and steps followed to construct Argo use cases and present an example as a concrete output. Argo “use cases” records – D7.11_V1.1 4 TABLE OF CONTENT 1 Context and rationales 6 2 Methodology 6 2.1. Existing use cases: some examples 6 2.1.1 CMEMS Use cases 6 2.1.2 HELCOM Fact Sheets 7 2.1.3. EUDAT 8 2.2 Selection of use cases topics 8 2.3 General Template 9 3 Steps for use case writing 11 4 Conclusions and future steps 12 5 Annex: Argo use case in the Baltic Sea 12 Argo “use cases” records – D7.11_V1.1 5 1 Context and rationales Argo data are used by various kinds of users from operational centers like Copernicus (CMEMS, C3S, national centers), weather forecasting centers (ECMWF and national centers) and hydrographic centers to European data aggregators (EMODnet) and scientific community (Figure 1). Figure 1: Users of Argo data Argo has demonstrated during the past two decades a game changer role in observing and understanding the ocean. For science, Argo provides an unprecedented dataset for research, improving our understanding of ocean physics and biogeochemistry in all oceans, including marginal seas, all year round. On the other hand, Argo is a unique source of data in support of operational oceanography, providing in situ real-time data in support of more reliable ocean forecasts and climate predictions and a more accurate monitoring of ecosystem’s health. Indeed, Argo data supports a variety of applications. To showcase this wide range of use, a dedicated activity within WP7 aims at producing “use cases”. By highlighting the different applications of Argo data use and covering different categories of Euro-Argo users, these “use cases” will promote the importance of Argo data for research and societal benefits. These use cases are targeted to the general public but also to policy-makers and funders and are presented in a format easily understandable. The report presents the methodology and steps followed to construct the use cases, with an example presented as a concrete output. 2 Methodology 2.1. Existing use cases: some examples 2.1.1 CMEMS Use cases CMEMS proposes more than 200 use cases on its website, promoting the Copernicus products through a wide range of applications: http://marine.copernicus.eu/markets/use-cases/ They are untitled by “user”, i.e. the company or institute who develop it, and classified by: - Region - Markets (Coastal services, Marine food, Science & innovation, Climate & Adaptation, etc. – 13 in total) - Country Argo “use cases” records – D7.11_V1.1 6 Each use case follows the same template: - Use Case Overview - Products used - Benefits for user - Useful links These use cases are in a 2-page format (A4) and are accessible through the website and could be downloaded as a pdf (Figure 2). Figure 2: Example of a CMEMS use case 2.1.2 HELCOM Fact Sheets HELCOM Baltic Sea Environment Fact Sheets (BSEFS) provide information on the recent state of and trends in the Baltic marine environment. These fact sheets are written by scientists from various research institutes around the Baltic Sea and present information using data obtained by HELCOM monitoring programme. They cover 5 main categories: biodiversity, eutrophication, hazardous substances, hydrography and maritime activities. These Fact Sheets have a specific outline that must be followed, to be clear and reader-friendly. Generally, they are no longer than 5 pages, to keep key messages short and comprehensive (Figure 3). Argo “use cases” records – D7.11_V1.1 7 Page 1 [...] Page 3 Figure 3: Example of a HELCOM Fact Sheet on Hydrography and oxygen in the deep basins. 2.1.3. EUDAT The EUDAT Collaborative Data Infrastructure (or EUDAT CDI) has a dedicated section on its website highlighting use cases: https://eudat.eu/use-cases These use cases were built to show how different communities are benefitting from EUDAT infrastructure. They are classified in 11 topics and include the following sections: overview, the scientific challenge, who benefits and how, the technical implementation, contacts and further information. In addition to the pre-cited use cases/fact sheets, other examples (EMODNET, MARCO project) were consulted to have a better view of different ways of developing use cases highlights. 2.2 Selection of use cases topics Based on our 5-year plan and the review described in paragraph 2.1 of existing use cases, a reasonable number of use cases that illustrated the variety of use of Argo data were selected. The topics of interest were discussed with the Euro-Argo ERIC Management Board, to get feedback from the Members and see if some topics should be added or deleted. The list of proposed use cases is: 1. Contribution to Ocean Heat Content estimates Argo “use cases” records – D7.11_V1.1 8 2. Improvement of physical ocean forecasting systems 2bis. Improvement of biogeochemical ocean forecasting systems 3. Monitoring Ocean acidification with Argo 4. Support to Ocean Colour satellite validation 5. Moose observatory (Argo part of an integrated multiplatform ocean observing system) 6. Argo contribution to MSFD implementation 7. Ocean currents atlas (ANDRO) computed from Argo 8. Atmospheric models improvement 8bis. Climate models improvement Argo in the Baltic Sea 9. Argo in support of HELCOM monitoring in the Baltic Sea (Argo in the Baltic Sea: a breakthrough in monitoring) 10. Argo measurements under-ice 11. Argo measurements in shallow coastal areas This list is non-exhaustive and will evolve in the coming years. An additional use case will be in relation with education, to highlight how Argo can be used for educational purposes. 2.3 General Template To have an homogeneity in the variety of use cases, a general template for the writing was defined. It is composed of 8 sections that are: - The title with a specific angle - Overview/Introduction - Specificity of the use-case - Argo Data used (parameters & timescale) - Argo data user - Reference(s) & links - What are the main results/conclusions of this use case? + a box with “Benefits for end-users” - Glossary Technical specifications were written by the Euro-Argo ERIC office to guide in the writing and help to select the most important information within a limited format (2 pages maximum). The document was kept short to keep the messages focused to the point. An online template was proposed, explaining the main concepts of the use cases and tackling both the content and the general organisation (see below and Figure 4). Argo “use cases” records – D7.11_V1.1 9 Specifications and organisation for each sub-section of the template - Short title with a specific angle + 2 pictures - Use Case Overview / Introduction – 800 characters (spaces included) This is the pitch answering 4 of the 5 questions (where, when, who, why). - Specificity of the use case – 1200 characters (spaces included) Answer why Argo data are required and crucial in this region, or what is the main technical challenge there etc. - Argo Data used (parameters & timescale) – 500 characters (spaces included) + 1 table with the measured parameters + 1 map Answer where and when Argo floats collected data in this use case. This is a short summary of the various parameters studied in the use case. Be careful not to expose some scientific result here, only methodology or data period. You can rely on various definition boxes to be clearer and only use easy vocabulary in the main text. - Argo data user – 250 characters (spaces included) + 1 or 2 logos Answer who operated the use case. - References and links – 2 or 3 references Scientific publications or public at large outreach documents. - What are the main results/conclusions of this use case? – 2000 characters (spaces included) + 1 graph + 1 box with “Benefits for end-users” (3-4 bullets points) This is the paragraph where we really stick to the use case angle. This part highlights the results and answers the 5th question (what). When you are writing this section, you can imagine that you are talking to someone of your family who doesn’t have any scientific background and that you only have two minutes to synthetize the main results.